Kohala Lighthouse Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.27° N 155.84° W

Kohala Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kohala Lighthouse sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.5° 

Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, ENE swell with 876 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kohala Lighthouse this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kohala Lighthouse in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kohala Lighthouse over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you – looking at the forecast for the Kohala Lighthouse area (Big Island) over the next 16 days, and I gotta say, it’s a tough one. The data is pretty clear: we’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead. The first real recommendation for a surf doesn’t pop up until the 25th of July, and even then, it’s a marginal call. That’s a solid week-plus of nothing good to start, so don’t get your hopes up for the near future.

The main issue is that persistent cross-shore wind – mostly a fresh breeze howling out of the East and East-Northeast, which is just murdering any chance of clean waves. The water temp is sitting around 80°F, which is about normal for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

Now, Saturday the 25th of July afternoon is the one time things get a tiny bit interesting. The swell combo jumps to a massive 1979 combined energy, with a 5ft groundswell from the East. The period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper energy, but it’s a long-period swell, which can be tricky on a reef setup. The problem is the wind is still a fresh cross-shore (ENE), so it’s going to be lumpy. The file calls it “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s not a full green light. Still, if you’re an advanced surfer and you’re desperate, that’s the only window that might offer a few cleanish lines, but with the cross-chop, it’s going to be a battle.

The rest of the run is just bad news. By the 27th of July, we’re looking at a proper swell event – 12ft to 13ft from the East-Northeast with a combined energy over 7000 – but it’s all cross-onshore, choppy, and messy. That’s not a surfer’s wave; that’s a kiteboarder’s dream. The break is too exposed and the wind is just wrong for a paddle. For the experts, the 28th of July morning still has a big 10ft swell from the NE, but again, cross-onshore and choppy.

So, the truth is, there’s no standout session here. The only real option is a gamble on the 25th afternoon, but it’s a long shot with the wind. If you’re a beginner, stay out of the water until the 29th when things drop back to 4ft and the wind lightens up, but even then it’s cross-onshore. It’s a rough outlook for the next couple of weeks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
6
0.6
W
14
1.7
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.5
E
6
1.9
ENE
8
2
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
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8
1.6
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8
1.3
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8
1.4
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8
1.3
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7
1.2
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7
1.4
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7
1.5
ENE
7
1.3
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7
1.9
ENE
6
2
ENE
6
1.6
ENE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
272
150
206
222
182
427
511
330
336
328
196
226
188
144
191
204
158
249
263
743
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
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30
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35
ENE
25
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25
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:06PM0.92m
5:10AM0.48m
5:38PM0.84m
6:11AM0.50m
6:05PM0.74m
7:21AM0.53m
6:27PM0.65m
8:46AM0.57m
6:40PM0.56m
10:20AM0.62m
6:03PM0.49m
11:38AM0.67m
Low Tide
00:01AM0.20m
10:39AM0.16m
00:32AM0.19m
11:26AM0.26m
1:04AM0.19m
12:21PM0.37m
1:36AM0.18m
1:43PM0.46m
2:12AM0.18m
5:11PM0.49m
2:56AM0.18m
3:51AM0.18m
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5:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Kohala Lighthouse Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kohala Lighthouse provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kohala Lighthouse can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kohala Lighthouse surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kohala Lighthouse) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kohala Lighthouse may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Kohala Lighthouse is 87 km (54 miles) from Kihei. If you plan a vacation in Big Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kihei. Kihei has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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